L&T’s Power Transmission & Distribution division has bagged a huge order in the domestic market to build a 185MW Solar PV Plant in Kajra, Bihar, with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 254MWh. This initiative supports Bihar’s renewable energy goals, enhancing sustainability and meeting energy demand growth.
The BESS will provide short-term energy storage for demand at times of high irradiance, frequency management, and voltage support, including a black start system for quick restoration of grid service following an outage.
L&T SVP-Renewable Strategic Business Group A Ravindran said that it has secured 18 GWp of renewable power generation projects and more than 1.5 GWh storage capacity experience which makes L&T one of the strategic global EPC partners.
T Madhava Das, Whole-time Director & Senior Executive Vice President (Utilities) at L&T shed light on the comprehensive capabilities that the company has developed concerning renewable solutions including solar generation, Energy Storage Systems, Transmission & Distribution Networks, Smart Energy Solutions among others for India, Middle East & Far East Markets.
L&T is a USD 27bn multinational conglomerate, focused on quality safety and timely delivery across businesses and geographies including EPC and hi-technology manufacturing.